Managing Respiratory Issues: From Asthma to Bronchitis
Dr. Feliciano Serrano
Physician
Breathing difficulties can be frightening and require prompt medical attention. Whether you're experiencing an asthma flare-up, bronchitis, or other respiratory symptoms, at-home care brings immediate professional treatment without the stress of traveling while struggling to breathe.
Respiratory Conditions We Treat
Asthma Flare-Ups
Sudden worsening of asthma symptoms including wheezing, chest tightness, shortness of breath, and coughing.
Treatment: Breathing treatments, corticosteroids, bronchodilators, oxygen therapy if needed.
Bronchitis
Inflammation of bronchial tubes causing persistent cough, mucus production, and chest discomfort.
Treatment: Cough suppressants, bronchodilators, antibiotics if bacterial, rest and hydration.
Shortness of Breath
Difficulty breathing (dyspnea) from various causes including COPD exacerbation, pneumonia, or allergies.
Treatment: Depends on cause; may include oxygen, nebulizer treatments, medications, or referral if severe.
Persistent Cough
Chronic cough lasting weeks, interfering with sleep and daily activities.
Treatment: Identify underlying cause, prescribe appropriate medications, breathing treatments if needed.
Warning Signs Requiring Immediate Attention
Call for immediate home visit if you have:
- Severe shortness of breath or inability to catch your breath
- Chest pain with breathing
- Bluish lips or fingernails
- Coughing up blood
- High fever with breathing difficulty
- Confusion or extreme drowsiness with respiratory symptoms
Home Visit Assessment & Treatment
Comprehensive Lung Examination
Dr. Serrano will listen to your lungs, check oxygen saturation, measure respiratory rate, and assess breathing effort to diagnose the problem.
Diagnostic Testing
Peak flow measurement for asthma patients, oxygen saturation monitoring, and assessment for infection or other complications.
Nebulizer Treatments
Immediate breathing treatments with bronchodilators to open airways and reduce inflammation. Can be administered during the home visit.
Medication Management
Prescriptions for inhalers, steroids, antibiotics if needed, cough suppressants, and instructions for proper inhaler technique.
Benefits of At-Home Respiratory Care
- No Travel Required: Stay home instead of struggling to drive or ride while having trouble breathing
- Quick Relief: Immediate treatment without waiting in crowded ERs or urgent care facilities
- Avoid Triggers: Stay in your controlled environment away from potential asthma triggers
- Personalized Attention: One-on-one care focused entirely on your breathing emergency
Breathe Easier with At-Home Care
Don't struggle with breathing difficulties. Dr. Serrano provides rapid-response home visits for respiratory emergencies throughout Southern California.
About Dr. Feliciano Serrano
Dr. Serrano provides urgent at-home care for respiratory emergencies including asthma attacks, bronchitis, and breathing difficulties throughout Southern California.
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